Sharyne E. Walker
I
create my paintings to touch the compassionate heart in humanity. My messages
are visual and require no translation. All that is needed is a little time, a
comfortable chair and one of my paintings to view; the story unfolds from corner
to corner, in the light and shadow and delicate nuances of color and value. I
leave within my work all that has impressed me and still I have not finished for
I have much to say visually. I have discovered the wealth and treasure of
mankind.
Bio
Sharyne E Walker, Master of Contemporary Art
Sharyne E. Walker is, quite simply an American national treasure. Master of
literally every form of art upon which she lays her hands and heart, Walker's
work is elegant, magical and artistically perfect. Her acrylic paintings,
usually worked on linen, are so detailed that one wishes to stand for hours
gazing at each piece. She is currently creating a multimedia techno wall
sculpture and has recently started painting in miniature. If forced to pick a
favorite, it might be The First Temptation, a large piece featuring Eve bathing
in a stream whilst being counseled by two beautiful birds on the danger of the
approaching snake. The contrasting high color combinations are stunning, the
tiniest of details mind boggling, and the content matter thought provoking. The
Tattooed Angel, would surely take a close second, depicting an Archangel
(and most gorgeous man!) tattooed with glorious flowers (and a miniature self
portrait of the artist) surveying the foibles of man; pollution, greed,
corruption, and considering if earth can be saved.. Her own web site, www.sharyne.com/
won the 1999-2000 Golden Web Award.
You must set aside some time to visit Walker's gallery site, as mere words will
never do her work justice.
Most often working under a 10 diopter magnifying glass and with brushes
sometimes containing as few as 3 hairs, Sharyne's work is technically exquisite.
Technique aside, Walker incorporates her soul into each piece with a mixture of
love and wry sense of humor. Sharyne was officially declared an American Master
in 1996 at the first International Exhibition of National Acrylic Painters
Associations of England and the USA, 1990
Laureat Grand Prix de Paris l'Exposition Internationale d'Arts and winner
of more awards, both national and international, than could possibly be named in
one article. Sharyne E. Walker truly IS an American Master, and America would do
well to hold her to their collective bosoms and proudly proclaim her as their
own. She is most certainly one of the finest artists in the world today.
Submitted by Jillian Maggid
Executive Director of the Lake County Arts Council and curator of the Main
Street Gallery
Member of the California Arts Council
Americans for the Arts
California Association of Local Arts Agencies
California Arts and Fairs Alliance
lakelock@pacific.net
03/16/07
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